Join Iraqi photographer Maythem Ridha as he shares his experience of shooting film and photography in the Middle East and North Africa, These series of talks, lectures and presentations coincide with the launch of his new photo book "Beyond Moments: Morocco - A Photographic Journey"._________________________________________________________________

SHOOTING THE MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICATALKS, LECTURES, PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPSBorn in Baghdad, Maythem Ridha has lived and travelled across the Middle East and North Africa and is now based in London. Maythem describes through different case studies how he has shot film and photography projects in different parts of the Middle East and North Africa inspired by the wonderfully textured locations, interesting characters and stunning light. Presenting his work, he will be discussing the methods he uses to shoot in, at times, hostile environments.

"MAYTHEM RIDHA TAKES US ON A VISUAL ADVENTURE IN SEARCH OF THE SPIRIT OF MOROCCO AND, IN THE PROCESS, DISCOVERS A POSITIVE AND HOPEFUL ASPECT OF THE HUMAN CONDITION.A-N (FORMERLY THE ARTISTS NEWSLETTER)

"ONLY A PHOTOGRAPHER FROM THE ARAB AND MUSLIM WORLD HAS THIS DEPTH OF INSIGHT TO REVEAL THE CULTURE FROM WITHIN". WHAT'S ON

“THERE IS AN ALMOST THREE-DIMENSIONAL EFFECT IN THE INTIMATE WAY WITH WHICH HE HAS CAPTURED THESE OFTEN UN-TAPPED-INTO COMMUNITIES…THE PATCHWORK OF HUMANITY GROWS ONCE CONNECTION IS FORMED, AND SO RELATIONSHIPS EXPAND. AND WE, AS VIEWERS, ARE GRANTED PRECIOUS ENTRY TO WORLDS WE MAY NEVER HAVE OTHERWISE KNOWN”. THE PLATFORM UK_________________________________________________________________

Iraqi photographer and filmmaker Maythem Ridha describes how he has shot film and photography projects in different parts of the Middle East and North Africa inspired by the wonderfully textured locations, interesting characters and stunning light. Presenting his work, he will be discussing the methods he uses to shoot travel, street and environmental portraits in, at times, hostile environments.

This event is free to attend for those who have purchased Maythem's book BEYOND MOMENTS MOROCCO. To book your place please register for a free ticket through the Eventbrite booking system below. If you have not purchased a copy of the book yet please make sure to purchase one through the link at the bottom of this page below and you can have it personally signed for you on the day by Maythem. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served RSVP basis.

Iraqi photographer and filmmaker Maythem Ridha describes how he has shot film and photography projects in different parts of the Middle East and North Africa inspired by the wonderfully textured locations, interesting characters and stunning light. Presenting his photographs, he will be discussing the methods he uses to shoot travel, street and environmental portraits in, at times, hostile environments. This event is hosted by Hampton Hill Photographic Society.

Iraqi photographer and filmmaker Maythem Ridha describes how he has shot film and photography projects in different parts of the Middle East and North Africa inspired by the wonderfully textured locations, interesting characters and stunning light. Presenting his photographs, he will be discussing the methods he uses to shoot travel, street and environmental portraits in, at times, hostile environments. This event is hosted by Windsor Photographic Society.

Iraqi photographer and filmmaker Maythem Ridha describes how he has shot film and photography projects in different parts of the Middle East and North Africa inspired by the wonderfully textured locations, interesting characters and stunning light. Presenting his photographs, he will be discussing the methods he uses to shoot travel, street and environmental portraits in, at times, hostile environments. This event is hosted by Kingston Camera Club.

Sunday 21st May 2017, 14:30 to 17:30 - BOOK SIGNING - Tate Modern

Join Iraqi photographer Maythem Ridha at the OFFPRINT Event at the Tate Mordern's Turbine Hall. Offprint will host 140 independent and experimental publishers in the fields of contemporary art, photography and graphic design, from over 15 countries. Maythem will be hosted by Advanced Photography London in a guided tour of the Offprint Event as well as an opportunity to buy a signed copy of his latest book BEYOND MOMENTS: MOROCCO.

Join Maythem Ridha as he shares his experience of shooting film and photography in the Middle East & North Africa. This event coincides with the launch of his new photo book "Beyond Moments: Morocco" and the launch of the Visual Arts group. Maythem will be exhibiting a selection of photos from his book. Also exhibiting is Hussain Al-Sakafi, Nasser Marhoun and Hassan Al-Jarrah.

Join Maythem Ridha as he shares his experience of shooting film and photography in the Middle East and North Africa. This event coincides with the launch of his new photo book "Beyond Moments: Morocco - A Photographic Journey".

Tuesday 9th May, 19:00 - TALK - SHOOTING THE MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA - Royal Photographic Society - London SW.Join Maythem Ridha as he shares his experience of shooting film and photography in the Middle East and North Africa. This event coincides with the launch of his new photo book "Beyond Moments: Morocco - A Photographic Journey" and is hosted by The Royal Photographic Society London South West group.

Saturday 6th May, Sunday 7th May, Monday 8th May 2017, 13:30 to 18:30 - EXHIBITION - Redlees StudiosPhotographic Exhibition open to the general public. An opportunity to view and buy a selection of framed works from BEYOND MOMENTS: MOROCCO and have your book signed by the photographer.

Friday 28th April 2017, 17:30 to 19:30 - CURATING AN EXHIBITION - Redlees StudiosA workshop aimed at aspiring curators to learn and participate in the process of setting up an exhibition.

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